GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the IDIQ contract SPE60522D4008 to BRZ INVESTMENT & CONSULTING LLC (CAGE 8WNL3), a Women-Owned Small Business eligible under the Economically Disadvantaged WOSB program, for the delivery of automotive gasoline under NSN 9130001487103. The total contract value for this specific order is $4,174.44, based on a firm-fixed-price structure governed by FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, which treat the transaction as a commercial item. The order specifies a quantity of 1,200 units of UG6 (Unspecified Gasoline, Tank Wagon) at a unit price of $3.4502, with an allowable variance of ±10%, resulting in a potential range of $4,140.24 to $4,554.26. Delivery is required at multiple military and Coast Guard facilities across Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Maryland, with FOB Destination terms placing all transportation costs and risks on the contractor until delivery is completed. Performance is governed by a broader contract period from October 3, 2022, through August 31, 2027, with specific delivery windows including seasonal scheduling from November through March for certain locations. The contractor must comply with ASTM D4814 and EN228-2012 fuel quality standards, EPA regulations limiting sulfur to 15 PPM, and DOD logistics protocols including dual metered delivery tickets and certification of fuel composition. Delivery operations require 24/7 availability, escorted movements, adherence to facility-specific connection requirements, driver vetting through TWIC or Navy vetting procedures, and strict documentation including supplier certifications and leak-free transfer protocols. All shipments must be marked with contract identification numbers from Blocks 1 and 2 for traceability, though no specific packaging, preservation, or barcoding standards like MIL-STD-129 are mandated. Invoices are to be submitted to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, under appropriation BX: 97X4930 5CFX 001 2620 S33189, with the contracting officer being Sabrina Holland and no designated COR identified. The contract incorporates an